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Originally published in 1939
Some of this information may no longer be current and in that case is presented for historical interest only.
Edited by GET NJ, COPYRIGHT 2003
Beneath the surface of the turnpike are the water-supply lines of Jersey
City and Bayonne across the Hackensack meadows. There is a tradition
that this highway, originally called Schuyler Rd., was built by sailors from
the British fleet anchored in New York harbor during the Revolution in
order to furnish an outlet for the copper needed in the manufacture of
munitions.
The turnpike is the northern border of the ARLINGTON SECTION, a
modern suburban residential neighborhood with detached homes and flowering gardens overlooking the Passaic River (R) from a ridge 140 feet
high. Green moss on the red rocks is washed by tiny streams that trickle
through seams in the ledge. Arlington residents often fail to mention that
Arlington is under Kearny's town government Kearny, on the other hand,
is proud of the Arlington development as evidence of its growth.
On the eastern slope of the Arlington ridge (L) is the large PYROXYLIN
PLANT of the Du Pont Viscoloid Co. (not open), which produces nitro-cellulose plastic material for combs, brushes, radio sheeting, novelties, and
any ornamental articles. The plant comprises many tiny shops placed at
well-spaced intervals to reduce the fire hazard.
At Arlington State 2 follows Kearny Ave.
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